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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,597.71, 2,204.10 and 934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,597.71, 2,204.10 and 934.47 is: 1,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,597.71 : 2,204.10 = 934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,597.71/2,204.10 = 934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,597.71x = 2,204.10 × 934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,597.71x = 2,059,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,665.33/1,597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.14

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